Greening Mayo

15/09/2026

Calling All Mayo Communities

Mayo Communities Caring for the Environment

Taking place on Friday 18th September this event will be a gathering of community groups and supporting organisations from across Mayo, to share experiences, build connections and explore how we can address some of the challenges facing our natural environment.

The day will provide an opportunity to hear the voices behind a broad range of locally led projects and connect with agencies working within the environmental sector. The afternoon will also include a workshop facilitated by ATU Mayo.

📍 Mulranny Park Hotel
🗓️ Friday 18 September| 9.30am - 4.30pm
🆓 Free to attend - register to attend on Eventbrite though the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mayo-communities-caring-for-the-environment-tickets-1994655633695?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0fthly87&fbclid=IwY2xjawUWQKtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6nYQivDCnpQiu2qWITPUO5HejNGkcQYn5JB4fY84UhV9dcCKG9J4vd8GgAUQ_aem_UgL3KvG4QJpCpJQ6E8wfFA

A Mulranny Community Futures and CARE Project initiative, in partnership with Mayo County Council and ATU Mayo.
This event is supported by the Government of Ireland through the Decarbonising Zones Demonstrator Fund, and by the Sunflower Charitable Foundation through the Community Foundation Ireland Mayo Sustainability Fund.

15/09/2026

02/09/2026

📢 Grants Available for Climate Action Week 2026!

Mayo County Council is inviting local community and voluntary groups to apply for funding to host events during National Climate Action Week (Oct 12–18, 2026).

💶 Grants of up to €500 per group are available.
🌱 Events must be free, inclusive, and open to the public, with a focus on raising awareness and inspiring climate action.

Examples include: workshops, tree planting, sustainable food events, creative arts, repair & share, movie screenings, and more!

📝 Apply by Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 here:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/snukuYedhE

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Let’s work together to make Climate Action Week a success in Mayo! 🌍💡🌱

25/08/2026

Looking forward to this event this weekend, lots of advice for biodiversity actions and free resources for groups! 🦇🌳🐝Knock Shrine Westport Eco-Congregation The Heritage Council

Join Mayo County Council’s Biodiversity Office and Knock Shrine for a special conference celebrating the Church Return to Nature Project at Knock, Co. Mayo on Saturday August 29th from 10am to 3pm.

More: https://www.mayo.ie/news/Knock-Nature-Conference-2026

24/08/2026

The Community Foundation Ireland Biodiversity Grants are now open! This funding is a fantastic opportunity for community groups to fund local Biodiversity Action Plans and actions.

*Deadline is 2nd October*

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10/08/2026

Just one of many events taking place across Mayo for Heritage Week!! The Heritage Council Biodiversity Ireland

04/08/2026

🌿🦋 Mullet Peninsula BioBlitz 2026! 🐝🌾

Have you ever wondered what fascinating wildlife lives on the Mullet Peninsula? Come along to the Mullet Peninsula BioBlitz and help record the fascinating biodiversity of this unique part of County Mayo.

📅 Saturday, 8th August 2026
⏰ 9:00am - 5:00pm
📍 Belmullet, Co. Mayo

A fun, family-friendly day for all ages, featuring wildlife recording, guided walks and opportunities to learn from local experts. See attached poster for more details. Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead / Belmullet Tidy Towns Great Yellow Bumblebee Project

28/07/2026

Some fantastic Bat Training Courses coming up in Co. Mayo in August provided by the excellent Bat Conservation Ireland

🦇Novice Bat Recorder: 6.30pm -11.00pm 7th & 14th August, Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex, Castlebar
🦇Beginner Bat Surveyor Part 2: Two Day Practical Course 26th-27th August, Cong, Co. Mayo
🦇Intermediate Bat Surveyor: 27th-28th August, Cong, Co. Mayo.

Please see Bat Conservation Ireland’s Online Training Platform for more details on how to register and fees. https://training.batconservationireland.org/

Mayo Bat Group Bat Conservation Ireland Mayo Public Participation Network - PPN

Training courses to learn more about our Irish bats, their habitats, how to identify them and the basics of carrying out a bat survey.